#Seth Raynor

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Some of the Best Golf Courses in New York

New York may be predominantly known for cultural landmarks and institutions like the Statue of Liberty, Broadway, and Madison Square Garden, but it is also a popular destination for golfers, with dozens of acclaimed courses throughout the state. Long Island, in particular, is regarded as one of the best golfing areas in the United States due to a combination of its early golf architectural features, ocean proximity, and sandy soil. New York had 17 courses included on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest/Second 100 Greatest 2023-24 rankings, second only to California.

Both Golf Digest and Top 100 Golf Courses list Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton as the best course in the state. Designed by Willie Davis in the late 19th century, with updates by renowned architects Seth Raynor and Charles Macdonald, the private club is notable for a number of reasons. It stands as one of the first links courses in the United States; was one of the United States Golf Association's five founding members; and is home to one of the country's first specifically designed clubhouses, a white columned building that overlooks the 300-acre course below.

Shinnecock, which also overlooks the Peconic Bay, is known for its tough prevailing winds and rolling terrain, which prompted Charles Price, in the New World Atlas of Golf, to compare it to "British seaside links." It hosted the US Open for the first time in 1896 and again in 1986, 1995, 2004, and 2018. It is set to host the major championship in 2026.

National Golf Links of America, also located in Southampton, adjacent to Shinnecock, is widely regarded as the second-best course in the state. Raynor and Macdonald also collaborated on this private course, which incorporates design features from historic British golf holes. Many holes are directly inspired by iconic holes at UK golf courses, including No. 2, "Sahara," which is similar to No. 3 at Royal St. George's, and No. 4, "Redan," which emulates the angled No. 15 green at North Berwick.

The 6,935-yard course opened in 1911 and was ranked seventh in Golf Digest's list of America’s 100 Greatest Courses for 2023-24. Situated on more than 250 acres of rolling landscape, with varied topography and massive challenging greens, it hosted the inaugural Walker Cup in 1922 and again in 2013.

Golf Digest and Top 100 Golf Courses both rank Fishers Island, Winged Foot (West), and Friar's Head as the next three best courses in New York, although in different orders. Another Raynor design, Fishers Island opened in 1926, just after Raynor passed away. The course offers panoramic views of the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean. Golf Digest has listed it as a top-five course in the state in all of its rankings since 2005 and had it as the ninth-best course in the country for 2023-24.

Friar's Head, meanwhile, is also located near Shinnecock. A more modern course designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, it opened on 350 acres of rugged landscape in 2003. It is unique in that it doesn't have yardage markers, and players must use caddies at all times. Greens vary from 3,000 to 18,000 square feet, and some are protected by massive bearded bunkers.

The West course at Winged Foot Golf Club, ranked No. 4 in New York by Golf Digest, is known for its impressive green contours and open fairways. It has 10 par-4s that are longer than 400 yards and a fairly difficult final six holes, including a 210-yard par-3. Bryson DeChambeau won the 2020 US Open at the West course.

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Golf Digest's Top Six Courses in Illinois

Golf Digest, one of the world's leading golf publications, has scored and ranked the top courses in the United States every year since 1966. For its 2023 list of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses, the publication sought input from more than 1,800 panelists, who played and evaluated each course based on criteria such as conditioning and character, shot options, and aesthetics. In compiling this list, Golf Digest also creates rankings of the best courses in each state.

Illinois is among the premier states in the country for golf, with six courses ranked in Golf Digest's 2023 America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses list. It also has two courses in the Second 100 Greatest list. According to Golf Digest, the state’s 11th-best course, Beverly Country Club in Chicago, is superior to the top golf courses in major cities including San Diego, Miami, and Houston.

The Chicago Golf Club (CGC) in Wheaton is the state's best course and the 13th best in the country, according to Golf Digest. The club is home to the first 18-hole course in the United States, built by renowned course architect C.B. Macdonald and opened in 1893. CGC has been first in Golf Digest's state rankings every year since 2011 and has been included on America's 100 Greatest list every year since 1971. It has remained relatively unchanged since Seth Raynor, a former surveyor and engineer under Macdonald, redesigned the course in 1923.

The Chicago Golf Club has hosted several notable tournaments since its inception, including the U.S. Open in 1987, 1900, and 1911. More recently, it hosted the Walker Cup, an amateur competition involving teams of American and United Kingdom players, in 2005. It also hosted the 2018 U.S. Senior Women's Open and is slated to host the U.S. Women's Open in 2033 and the Walker Cup in 2036.

Previously ranked as the third-best course in the state, Shoreacres Golf Club in Lake Bluff moved up to No. 2 in Golf Digest's 2023 rankings. Also designed by Raynor, the course features fascinating topography and perhaps the most unique stretch of three holes (11, 12, and 13) on any golf course in the 100 Greatest list. The private course opened in 1921 and has been among the top-five courses in the state since 2017.

Butler National Golf Club in Oak Brook dropped back one spot to No. 3 in the statewide rankings. Created by former PGA Tour player George Fazio, the course features 10 holes with forced carries over water. It was once the permanent host site of the Western Open, but it relinquished its hosting duties in 1990 after refusing to change its men-only policy. Butler National is one of four clubs in the Chicago area that still doesn't offer membership to women.

Canyata Golf Club, Medinah Country Club Course 3, and the Olympia Fields Country Club’s North course are the other three Illinois courses on America's 100 Greatest list. Canyata, in Marshall, was created by developer and energy executive Jerry Forsythe, who wanted to transform 300 acres of his family property into a three-hole golf course. Over time, with the help of architect Bob Lohmann, he built the area into an 18-hole course with artificial creeks, waterscaped ponds, and sophisticated bunkers.

Medinah Country Club Course 3 has hosted several major tournaments since 1949. These include the 2012 Ryder Cup, 2006 PGA Championship, and 1990 U.S. Open. It is slated to host the Presidents Cup in 2026. Olympia Fields Country Club’s North course, meanwhile, hosted the 2023 BMW Championship, 2017 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, and 2003 U.S. Open, among other notable events.

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Kinsale Golf Club Names Mike Scully as General Manager/Director of Golf

Kinsale Golf Club, a highly anticipated golf club founded by long-time southwest Florida businessman Anthony Soave, has named Mike Scully as its general manager/director of golf in advance of its opening in the fall of 2024. “Kinsale Golf Club will focus on having the finest services for its members and guests,” Soave said. “Mike’s unparalleled career of commitment and success as a golf professional and club manager is a perfect fit for us.” Mike Scully named General Manager/Director of Golf Scully with three decades of work in the industry, joins Kinsale from Streamsong Resort in Lakeland, Fla., the latest of his career stops that also include Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Ga., Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, and Medinah Country Club near Chicago. During his time at Desert Mountain, he served in key roles as the club hosted the Charles Schwab Championship on the PGA Tour Champions from 2014-2016. During his time at Medinah, Scully was instrumental in the club’s hosting the 2006 PGA Championship and the 2012 Ryder Cup. “The opportunity to get back to Southwest Florida, where my career started, was one I couldn’t pass up,” said Scully, who will oversee club and golf operations. “My time at Kemper and Streamsong was outstanding but the chance to create the culture and traditions from Day 1 is something I haven’t experienced in my career, and I cannot wait to get started.” Scully, who studied communications at the University of Illinois and played on the 1984 Rose Bowl team, later earned a degree in hospitality management from Roosevelt University in Chicago. He played briefly in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and the Kansas City Chiefs. A member of the PGA of America since 1999, Scully was named Illinois PGA Professional of the Year in 2008. He has two sons and a daughter. Kinsale Golf Club will be located on prime southwestern Florida land owned by Soave. The course is designed by the renowned architecture team of Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner, who are employing C.B. Macdonald and Seth Raynor's design elements on this natural piece of Florida landscape. The course is intended to have the look and feel of a links course with an almost limitless variety of challenges for golfers of all skill levels. It will operate with a membership of 250 from October through May of each year. The golf club will include an 18-hole golf course, a driving range, teaching and short-game areas, a practice putting green, and a clubhouse. Kinsale Golf Club was established from a love of the game but also out of a core understanding, appreciation, and respect for the traditions, rules, and honorable nature that golf embodies. For more information regarding Kinsale Golf Club, please visit kinsaleclub.com. Read the full article

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Rock Spring Golf Club

I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews about Rock Spring Golf Club. This year, I finally made the day trip from the City to West Orange, New Jersey to play.

The course, designed by the legendary Seth Raynor, is incredible. The greens are absolutely massive, and they are generally guarded by collections of deep, picturesque bunkers. So while the tee shots are mostly fair and forgiving, you have to hit precise approach shots to score well. Overall, the course is fun, interesting, and filled with compelling angles and memorable long lag putts. 

Unfortunately, I played on a cloudy day so I couldn’t capture any photos of the New York City skyline, which is usually visible from the course. Hopefully next time!

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'VIEWS FROM THE EDGE' - w/c 11th September 2023

L Perry ‘One Of A Kind’

L Perry ‘Let Me In’

Elvis Presley ‘Speedway’

Peter Gabriel ‘Biko’

Lisa Hentrich ‘Covenanter’s Prayer’

Madonna ‘Messiah’

Faithless ‘Muhammad Ali (live)’

Hunter & McMustard ‘Jacobite’

Seth Lakeman ‘Pilgrim Brother’

ciro visone & Chris Raynor ‘MIG 31’

L Perry ‘The Power Of Music’

L Perry ‘Floxed’

Cooler Blue ‘Change Of Plans’

A Void ‘2023’

Minatore ‘Kool Thing’

Healthy Junkies ‘Julie’s Got A Job’

Mango In Euphoria ‘Can’t Be Cured’

Operation Julie ‘Paradise’

Hook ‘Another Day’

Roisin McCarney ‘Villain’

Brian Auger ‘Dawn Of Another Day’

Steely Dan ‘Do It Again’

Black Uhuru ‘Sponji Reggae’

Lewis Capaldi ‘Wish You The Best’

Starlite Campbell ‘Shine The Light On Me’

Tiger Lilly ‘Caught Out’

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Lido im Sand Valley-Projekt steht kurz vor der Fertigstellung

Lido im Sand Valley-Projekt steht kurz vor der Fertigstellung

NEKOOSA, Wisconsin – Auf dem neuen Lido-Golfplatz in Sand Valley, Wisconsin, können Sie Ihre Gedanken nicht schweifen lassen. Nicht auf Schlag. Nicht auf einem Chip oder Pitch. Nicht bei einem Ansatz und schon gar nicht bei einem Abschlag. Jeder Schwung erfordert Ihre Aufmerksamkeit, und es gibt kein größeres Kompliment für den Golfplatz. Als Nachbildung des beliebten Lido-Spiels auf Long Island…

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The Boys: SN2.5

(DISCLAIMER: MY OPINION IS MY OWN AND CAN BE DEEMED INVALID TO THOSE WHO DON’T CARE FOR IT.)

I just finished a documentary on Netflix but as soon as I saw the time I knew I had to come here and do my job for the people!

                                      WE GOTTA GO NOW 

(Photo Credit: @01091006)

Watching the recap makes me want to believe in the relationship of BECCA and BUTCHER

Anyways, this movie introduction is LAME!!!!!!!!!!

“Yeah, so what is that?” - RUBY

I bet you a dollar she’s gonna says she’s a lesbian. 

CALLED IT

I honestly just want to hear the director say cut at this point...

I see the supes are still fuckin’ up impoverished areas.... good to know...

“So, what, they’re all starving but one of them’s got a fucking cell phone?” - HOMELANDER

bro ASHLEY should not have a job where she’s fucking scared all the time. Hope she doesn’t meet her demise by dying in this series. 

I get that BUTCHER wants to release his angry but that definitely wasn’t the way to go my dude. 

“LIBERTY, that supe that RAYNOR was looking into turns out it’s STORMFRONT. Vought changed her name, they’ve been moving her around like a fucking Catholic priest.” - HUGHIE

wtf did he mean by canary. Did he mean it as way of him being able to sense danger or something??

ICONIC DIALOGUE

“What are you watching” - HUGHIE

“A show called Eat My Dick.“ - MOTHER’s MILK

is KIMIKO about to set something on fire?? FRENCHIE stay on that ass 

TERROR’s back!!

I wish my mom’s do was that obedient. 

What a fake relationship.... lol the way he shook his head when he said “french toast”

Ik this mf isn’t dragging the musical Hamilton just because the lead actor wasn’t a white man?????

Bros/Bruhs Dear Evan Hansen is a really good musical. If you don’t like hearing all the singing I get it but it has a strong message of what kids these are going through and what they’re willing to go through just for a little bit of notoriety. 

“Bitch ain’t right in the head.” - RUSSIAN GUY 1

you got that right!!!!

BRO SHE DIDN’T HAVE TO DO ALL OF THAT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

I like how he kept shooting her in the same spot and didn’t even try to go for the head. 

“Merde.” - FRENCHIE

ICONIC DIALOGUE

“No, we... we came ‘cause we’re worried.” - HUGHIE

“Your cunt sense tingling, is it?” - BUTCHER

“Just so you know that’s TERROR’s girlfriend.” - AUNT JUDY

“What?” - HUGHIE

“His fuck pig.” - AUNT JUDY

Bro BLACK NOIR has no fucking chill whatsoever!

“Ma’am, do you have any nails, ball bearings, electrical wiring, pressurized aerosol products. I need a can about this big. *motions with hands the size* Really appreciate it.” - MOTHER’s MILK

dang, he has me really thinking if I have any of those things in my house smh Lol

oh fuck no not ANNIE’s MOM... send this bitch back home!

Ik this racist mf is not inserting herself into a conversation that she definitely has no right to be in???

“Why are you talking to a stranger about out relationship?” - ANNIE

FUCK A TEAMMATE

Sometimes you just gotta walk away from the bullshit and deal with it another day...

Bro it’s the screen writer who got his dick froze and broken off by a supe while having sex!!!!! And his friend EVAN!!! Some of the best screen writers in the game KMSL

“Guest spots on Queer Eye.” - SETH

My mom fucking loves that show

.... so is MAEVE bisexual and ELENA a lesbian or are they both bi?? 

“We’re gonna take that motherfucker down.” - MAEVE

BUTCHER really is about to commit suicide like that?!?!

Totally forgot about ROBIN he moved onto ANNIE so quickly

Well... BUTCHER kinda said what I was thinking

He better not knock the shit out this boy again LMAO

KIMIKO + CHERIE = BBDB (bad bitchies doing business)

“Que passe-t-il?” - FRENCHIE

Bro you just can’t name drop her brother like that... that wound has not healed yet. 

It’s the cussing in the church for me

I bet that old ass man was problem thinking “these goddamn millennials.“

Not another fucking motivational commercial

Yeah she got a problem that bitch is racist! You know if his heart wasn’t fucked up he could kill her right then in there. 

“Look, I know it’s not easy losing your job. Okay? When I got fired, I tindered my way through Barcelona. Everyone in that city ate my paella. Fucked a guy with elephantiasis. But I got through it and so will you.” - ASHLEY

I bet you anything she no longer has a WAP iykwim

Previous speedster = MR. MARATHON

VICTORIA don’t start lookin’ all scared now! As Megan Thee Stallion once said, “talk yo shit.”

BRO PLEASE TELL THIS IS SOMETHING HE’S THINKING ABOUT DOING AND NOT ACTUALLY DOING!!!!!!!!!!

Now he’s gonna go runnin’ to STORMFRONT after this little mental break down

ICEMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why is she speaking about LENNY in a past tense?? Is he dead?...nvm

it’s amazing how this dude can walk after going through all of that and ofc the goddamn dog gives them away!!

House is fucked up Ik the neighbors heard all of that ruckus. 

BLACK NOIR must be a lab rat because if anybody else had walked through that probably would’ve died. 

“You can’t. Roll the dice cunt.” - BUTCHER

I hope this woman has home insurance. 

Seeing this episode makes me want to be a movie set even more 

STARLIGHT GOTTA CHILL

I don’t see how someone can be so racist but use urban slang like “what’s up”???

Aerosmith’s - Dream On is a legendary classic

These ppl are going extra hard like woah there my dudes

WHAT THE HELL IS IN STROMFRONT’s DNA?!?!??!?!

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I think it’s safe to say that today’s episode wasn’t as nearly weird as Episode 4. As usual a lot went down in this episode and I’m just gonna let all this information marinate in my brain. But I’ll never forget that everyone’s a critic when their opinion matters the least. Episode 6 will be next week.

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Muses by Request

I am going to list these by face credit only because some are a work in progress and it is just easier and there are many.

Toby Stephens - James Flint CC exclusively

Alexander Skarsgard - Eric Stockwell OC

Michael Shannon - Donovan Krause OC

Sullivan Stapleton - Phillip Sullivan OC/Kurt Weller AU

Ryan Reynolds - WIP

Timothy Olyphant - Seth Gaines OC

Marton Csokas - Randall Flagg (Stephen King’s The Stand) exclusively

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje - Samuel Jenik OC

Charlize Theron - Lucielle Fallon OC

John Cho - Justin Dae OC (Star Trek AU)

Hugh Dancy - Julian Dammers OC (Hannibal AU)

Omar Sy - WIP

Josh Hartnett - Gideon Raynor OC

Ed Skrein - Shane Porter/Nicolai Semkov (Deadpool AU)

Gina Carano - Riley Otis OC

Emily Blunt - Kendall Rivers OC, Kate Macer AU (Sicario)

Nina Dobrev - Astrid Rollins OC exclusively

Jackson Rathbone - Johnny “Bud” Fiske OC exclusively

Chris Evans - Mace Jensen OC (Captain America AU)

Zazie Beetz - Noah Parker OC (Domino AU)

John Krasinski - Jack McCormick OC (Jack Silva/Jack Ryan AU)

Chris Hemsworth - Marc Payne OC exclusively

Rami Malek - Miguel Hernandez CC (Sicario face replacement)

Max Irons - Arthur Lipton Rhys OC exclusively

Oscar Isaac - Javier Castello OC 

Zachary Quinto - Mossimo Romanets OC

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Women’s Open Recap

Two weeks ago I had the privilege of officiating at my first US Women’s Open. I have a few takeaways. First, the Country Club of Charleston is a fantastic Seth Raynor designed golf course. It has many old school putting green and bunkering features that one doesn’t see anymore. Second, the women play a sublime style of golf. Tee-to-green they’re straight hitters and add a first-rate short game. My only complaint was their pace of play. Each round lasted longer than a Beto O’Rourke road trip.

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Why Lake Wales Country Club is Considered a Haven for Golfers?

Located in the heart of Lake Wales, Florida, the Lake Wales Country Club is a premier golf destination for both locals and visitors alike. Nestled amidst stunning natural beauty, this golf course boasts of well-manicured greens, rolling fairways, and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Designed by renowned architect Seth Raynor, the Lake Wales Country Club is a par-71, 6,500-yard course that offers an unforgettable golfing experience. With its challenging layout, strategic bunkering, and tricky greens, this course is perfect for golfers of all skill levels. Apart from the championship course, the Lake Wales Country Club also features a full-service pro shop, practice facilities, and a clubhouse that serves as a hub for socializing and relaxation. The clubhouse offers a range of amenities, including a restaurant, bar, and banquet facilities, making it an ideal venue for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Moreover, the Lake Wales Country Club is more than just a golf course; it's a community. The club hosts regular events and tournaments, providing golfers with an opportunity to compete and socialize with other golf enthusiasts. Overall, the Lake Wales Country Club is a haven for golfers who seek an unforgettable golfing experience amidst stunning natural beauty. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting, this course offers a challenging and enjoyable round of golf that will leave you wanting more. So, come and experience the magic of the Lake Wales Country Club and discover why it's a favorite among golfers

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Pro takes advantage of unique rules break, then hits wild hook

Pro takes advantage of unique rules break, then hits wild hook

By: Jack Hirsh January 14, 2023 Chris Kirk got relief from a boundary fence and it led to a birdie at the Sony Open. NBC Sports All golf courses have quirks, but an old Seth Raynor design like Waialae Country Club can sometimes have a few more. We’ve already told you about the rare internal out-of-bounds situation on the 13th hole at Waialae which prevents players from trying to gain a better…

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DCN Podcast: Episode 5 - SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2018

DCN Podcast: Episode 5 - SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2018 #SDCC2018 #WBSDCC #Podcast #PodernFamily #DCComics #DCComicsNews

On the latest episode of the DC Comics News Podcast, DCN Editor-in-Chief Josh Raynor is joined by DCN Reviewer Seth Singleton and DCN News Writer and Reviewer Ari Bard to discuss some of the big news to come out of Comic-Con this year!

They breakdown all the trailers that dropped over the weekend, the DC Universe streaming service, several brand new comic book series, and much, much more!!  They…

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Bellarine Restaurant Being Outing Goal Know The Place Better

The golf course on the Bellarine restaurant Peninsula has been renovated in the style of a bygone period. The Bellarine Peninsula golf course snakes over salt marshes and wetlands and expands out across coastal dunes beside the gorgeous Lake Victoria, with an intriguing layout unique to Australia. Lonsdale Links is a par-70 course with bouncy fairways, high winds, and tricky green complexes, making it suited for even the most experienced golfer.

The goal was to design a strategic course that would disclose more of itself with each round of golf ocean grove on the Bellarine Peninsula. The Bellarine golf course was created by Ogilvy Cocking Mead (OCM) as an intentional throwback with template holes throughout, drawing inspiration from trailblazer Charles Blair Macdonald and his associates Seth Raynor and Charles Banks.

Lonsdale Links incorporates elements of these designs and the holes that inspired them, such as the first hole, Alps, which offers panoramic views of Lake Victoria and pushes players to take on the dune off the tee to reach the first square green.

These ardent golfers and friends desired a classic course with superb conditions and grass greens from the start because it would not only be accepted for personal usage but also serve as a tourist attraction, attracting golfers to the area.

Then it was time for some strenuous physical labor. Almost all of this was accomplished entirely via the efforts of these individuals and their friends and families. The job of cleaning and leveling the ground was started after a nine-hole course was mapped out.

This steadfast group of town residents and vacation homes from all walks of life started out with one goal in mind: to build a prestigious golf course with top-notch playing facilities.

Along with eager would-be golfers, some horse-drawn equipment was used. The grass was put on the greens but took a long time to grow, so sand scrapes were built near each green to be utilized until the grass was sufficiently strong and ready.

Lonsdale Links (Lonsdale Golf Club Inc.) has undergone a complete course and Clubhouse redevelopment, as well as subdividing and selling land and purchasing neighboring acreage to extend onto, almost 100 years later. In December 2020, the reconstruction will be completed.

Biarritz, Plateau, Eden, Leven, Punchbowl, Thumbprint, Redan, and Road are some of the other template holes that have influenced me. Lonsdale Links is an 18-hole links golf course in Point Lonsdale's coastal dunes, surrounding the magnificent Lake Victoria.

The Bellarine Peninsula golf course, which was recently rebuilt, is now open for play. The redesigned layout takes advantage of the expansive views that can be seen from both the new and old holes. 'Mulligans,' a new practice range and 6-hole par-3 course, is also available.

A state-of-the-art Clubhouse, designed by Wood Marsh Architecture, complements the course. The building, which is situated on the crest of a hill, can be seen from a variety of perspectives, emerging above the trees as golfers navigate the Bellarine golf ocean grove.

The Clubhouse is open to the public and features a lounge, separate restaurant, outdoor Kiosk, and children's playground, making it a fun place for the whole family. The Golfers Lounge has an open fire and views of Lake Victoria at sunset. During daylight savings, the Kiosk serves food and drinks during the day, and a takeaway menu is available at night.

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Tripp Davis and Associates Celebrates 25 Years of Golf Course Design Excellence

Golf course architecture firm Tripp Davis and Associates is celebrating 25 years of world-class golf course design work this year. 

“I feel unusually fortunate to have been able to survive, and often thrive, in such a tough profession, especially since I did not work for one of the name architects before starting my own firm,” says Davis.  “There is no question our commitment to doing great work, and to be uncompromising in doing so, has been a reason we have made it, but that would not have been possible without having a lot of great clients with vision and trust in us, and all of the exceptional construction talent we have been able to work with.  I have also been very fortunate to have had great talent within our company, with most everyone that ever worked here lasting 10 years or longer.”

A highly regarded amateur golfer, Tripp decided to follow the profession of golf course architect instead of pursuing a playing career and that decision has paid off.

The award-winning original design and restoration/renovation projects by Tripp Davis and Associates have been praised highly for their strategic substance, giving Davis the recognition as a “craftsman” of the most strategically interesting and enjoyable golf courses of our time. 

Recent and current work by Tripp Davis and Associates includes Northwood Club, Dallas, Texas; Oak Hills Country Club, San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, Norman, Oklahoma; Jimmie Austin Golf Club at University of Oklahoma and the OU practice course called The Ransom Course; Brook Hollow Golf Club, Dallas Texas; Old American Golf Club, The Colony, Texas; The Tribute Golf Links, The Colony, Texas; Oak Tree National, Edmond, Oklahoma (site of the 2014 U.S.  Senior Open); Preston Trail Golf Club, Dallas, Texas; The Whippoorwill Club, Armonk, New York and Spring Lake Golf Club, Spring Lake, New Jersey.

The Tribute Golf Club in Dallas, which opened in 2000, was the firm’s first big break with new course construction.  And in the same year, being hired to rebuild a green at Engineers Country Club on the north shore of Long Island was Davis’ first opportunity with a historic restoration project.  Since that time, Davis has been fortunate to work at many of the most historic clubs in the country.  An admirer of Perry Maxwell, A.W. Tillinghast, C.B. Macdonald, Seth Raynor and Charles Banks, Davis now is regarded as one of the leading restoration specialists in the U.S.    

About Tripp Davis and Associates

Tripp Davis and Associates (TDA) was founded in 1994 and has offices in Norman, Oklahoma, and New York City.  TDA practices golf architecture with an unparalleled passion for craftsmanship of unique landscapes and strategic details.  Tripp Davis, a decorated amateur golfer, was a member of the 1989 National Championship Golf Team and a NCAA All-American selection while at the University of Oklahoma.  He continues to play in several prestigious amateur events each year. 

Tripp’s abilities as a world-class player give him a unique insight into those subtle details in strategy that can make a golf course an interesting challenge for better players, while proving an enjoyable test for the average golfer.  His knowledge of the game has also been incorporated into the development of innovative practice facilities that give players the opportunity to practice the right shots in the right way, thus expanding their golfing abilities and their appreciation for the game. 

Davis earned a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from The University of Oklahoma and is a Member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. 

For more information about Tripp Davis and Associates, please visit the website at www.tdagolf.net or call 405-447-5259.

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Don’t shank your opportunity to play at one of the most exclusive golf courses in the country. Saturday’s Ocean Liner Gala (https://event.gives/sshsa) will offer a rare chance for three lucky golfers to play at Fisher’s Island Club. Generously donated by SSHSA member John Spofford, the course was rated No. 10 in the United States by Golf Digest and features panoramic views from every green. This is an experience not to be missed! Designed by Seth Raynor and opened in 1926, the 18-hole, links-style golf course is one of the true untouched beauties of the East Coast. There is no expiration date for this item; however, it is subject to a mutually agreed-upon date with John, as well as any COVID-19 rules and considerations set forth by the club. The only way to bid on this spectacular item is by tuning into the Virtual Ocean Liner Gala beginning Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET. Click the link in our bio or text ‘sshsa’ (all lowercase) to 843-606-5995 to register. Once you’re signed in, you’ll receive updates on the event and some of the other great live auction packages that we’ll be offering Saturday night. Sign up now and pass this email along to all of your golf-loving friends! There’s no telling when another opportunity like this might come along. https://www.instagram.com/p/CHOYkNEnSQu/?igshid=2nhh27nhkbim

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Overlooked No More: Joseph Bartholomew, Golf Course Architect

Since 1851, many remarkable black men and women did not receive obituaries in The New York Times. This month, with Overlooked, we’re adding their stories to our archives.As an African-American youngster — as young as 7 years old, some say — Joseph Bartholomew caddied in the afternoons at the private, whites-only Audubon Park Club golf course in New Orleans, earning $3 a day. There he learned the game by watching the men whose bags he bore on his shoulders.Bartholomew prided himself on his caddying skills, particularly in finding errant shots.“It distracts a golf player to lose his ball,” he was quoted as saying in the reference book “African-American Business Leaders: A Biographical Dictionary” (1994). “I never lost one golf ball a year.”Audubon’s club professional, Freddie McLeod, who would go on to win the 1908 United States Open, taught Joseph how to repair clubs and eventually offered him a job.The catch?“He told me,” Bartholomew later recalled, “‘I can’t give you $3, just 50 cents.’”Most people wouldn’t dare take such a pay cut, or such a risk. But, Bartholomew said: “I figured I can learn more from Mr. McLeod than I can as a caddie. So, I took it.”Learn, the young man did.Bartholomew would one day become the greens superintendent and give lessons — as many as 12 per day at $2 per lesson. And beyond that he would become an admired golf course designer.But it would take decades for him to get to that point. And through it all — as he rose from caddie to club repairman to superintendent to course designer — Bartholomew, a black man in the Jim Crow South, was barred from playing at Audubon or any other segregated private club, even those whose courses he designed.Joseph Manuel Bartholomew was born on Aug. 1, 1888, in New Orleans to Manuel and Alice Bartholomew. He was ambitious from a young age. He once asked a teacher if there would be any objection to his completing two grades in one year. “She said no,” he told Sports Illustrated in 1966, “so I went ahead and skipped.”Bartholomew was in his 30s, in the early 1920s, when local golfers, impressed with his interest in the game and his work as a groundskeeper, collaborated to send him to a golf architecture school in New York, where he studied with the golf course architect Seth Raynor.“Whooo, but I was surprised,” Bartholomew told Fortune magazine in 1949. “They gave me a whole bunch of money and told me to go and find the best course in the world and bring it back.”He did even better, returning with the design for a course composed of holes modeled on famous ones at courses throughout the United States and Scotland.The golfers liked it, and hired him to build it. Opening in the ’20s, it was called Metairie County Club, and he was named its first club professional. But while he was permitted to give lessons, he was not allowed to play a round of golf there. Indeed, he was hired to design and build several more golf courses in the area for white golfers but barred from playing them.Undeterred, he eventually built a seven-hole course on property he owned in Harahan, La., a Mississippi River town west of New Orleans. And in Pontchartrain Park in New Orleans he built Louisiana’s first municipal golf course for African Americans.By the time he died on Oct. 12, 1971, at 83, Bartholomew had been celebrated as a golf course architect by Sports Illustrated. In 1972, he was posthumously elected into the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame. And in 1979, the City of New Orleans renamed its Pontchartrain Park golf course the Joseph M. Bartholomew Sr. Municipal Golf Course.After building his courses, Bartholomew rented his construction equipment to white contractors. And just as he had learned golf by watching the players he caddied for, he learned the construction business by observing, on the job, the men who had rented his equipment.Working with, and not just for, white men was unusual for black men in the South, but Bartholomew had become accustomed to it. “Don’t try to outsmart the white folks — they’re smart,” he told Fortune. “Be honest, listen and learn.”And make money. Bartholomew started his own construction enterprise, focusing on drainage, foundations and landscaping. He landed contracts with large public and private housing projects in New Orleans, as well as for office buildings and factories.He didn’t stop there. He invested contracting profits in a fledgling life insurance company named for Frederick Douglass. It was losing money when he bought it in 1940 and took over as president. Nine years later it was thriving, headquartered in a building that Bartholomew had bought.Bartholomew turned his attention to real estate full time when a man for whom he once caddied came to him to be a partner on a land-improvement venture. They bought hundreds of acres of rough land and, using Bartholomew’s equipment, drained and upgraded the property. They then sold it, with some parcels going for more than 10 times what they had paid.In what may have been Bartholomew’s ultimate venture, he built an ice cream plant for $75,000. By 1949, it was raking in profits.Bartholomew rarely saw a risk that wasn’t worth taking, and he told Fortune he believed that that had been the key to his success.“That’s the difference between me and most of the rest of the colored people,” he said. “They won’t take a chance because they’ve been skinned before. I take ’em all the time.” Read the full article